Lea Welsford - Chief Self Protection Instructor

Lea, 35, is a highly experienced and dedicated martial artist and self defence instructor. Lea trained full time in freestyle karate and kickboxing at the U.D.F. Martial Arts Academy, where he earned the title of 'Sensei' and worked as the Academy's Programme Director. Lea has since moved into the field of self protection, training intensely with the legendary Kevin O'Hagan in both Self Defence and Combat Jujutsu.

Lea Welsford's Achievements and Qualifications:

Registered Instructor with the British Combat Association
Level 2 Apprentice Instructor of Kevin O'Hagan
7th Kyu in Combat Jujutsu
1st Dan Black Belt in Freestyle Karate
1st Dan Black Belt in Freestyle Kickboxing
Level 1 Senior Instructor C.M.A.A. Martial Arts Instructor U.K.
Member of the Institute of Martial Arts Professionals (I.M.A.P.)
Level 1 Certificate in Health & Safety at Work - British Safety Council
Fire Walk in 2007 - Walking bare foot over 12 feet of 1800 degree coals!
First Aid Qualified - St Johns Ambulance
Criminal Records Bureau Checked
Trained with some of the top names in martial arts and self defence, including Kevin O’Hagan, Al Peasland, Mick Tully and Chris Crudelli.

Paul Hobday - Senior Self Protection Instructor

Paul, 30, is a qualified Health & Safety Consultant with many years of experience in providing professional health & safety and self protection advice and training. Paul is also a dedicated martial artist and trains intensely with Kevin O'Hagan in both Self Defence and Combat Jujutsu.

Paul Hobday's Achievements and Qualifications:

Registered Instructor with the British Combat Association
Level 2 Apprentice Instructor of Kevin O'Hagan
7th Kyu in Combat Jujutsu
4th Kyu in Freestyle Karate
Certificate in Specialist Self Defence/Weapon Disarming Techniques - Basis Training
CIEH Professional Trainer Certificate
Diploma in Occupational Safety & Health - British Safety Council
Diploma in Safety Management - British Safety Council
Graduate Member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health
Member of the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management
NEBOSH General Certificate
First Aid Qualified - British Red Cross
Criminal Records Bureau Checked
Trained with some of the top names in martial arts and self defence, including Kevin O’Hagan, Al Peasland, Mick Tully and Chris Crudelli.

Zoe Shepherd - Trainee Self Protection Instructor

Zoe, 20, is the newest member of the team and is training as an instructor under Lea and Paul, working towards official certification by Kevin O’Hagan. Zoe has trained in kickboxing in the past and has since moved into reality-based self defence. She will soon also be starting to train in Combat Jujutsu. Zoe started as a student with the Bristol School of Self Defence and in only six months she has worked her way up to becoming a trainee instructor, through her commitment, dedication, and natural abilities. We are proud to have Zoe on our team and are confident that she will become an excellent self protection instructor.

Zoe Shepherd’s Achievements and Qualifications:

Criminal Records Bureau Checked
Trained with Kevin O’Hagan